Adam Schefter of ESPN reports that Marshall has been shipped to the Dolphins for a second-round pick in the 2010 draft and "what is thought to be" a second-round selection in 2011. The deal hinges on Marshall passing a physical. (Though a formality, Marshall has had an on-and-off hip issue, the handling of which caused his relationship with the Broncos to sour.)

Marshall also expected to sign "one of the most lucrative wide receiver deals" in league history. The top of the market has been $10 million for more than two years, when Larry Fitzgerald parlayed the eight-figure back end of his rookie deal into a new contract. Others, like Randy Moss and Roy Williams, earn $9 million annually.

I emailed Iowafin a few days ago that I thought Miami would take a run at Brandon. I know Jeff Ireland said Miami would not pursue Marshall or Owens and I knew Owens did not have a chance. But Ireland and given false information before and when Marshall signed his tender which allowed the Broncos to take less than a 1st round pick, I thought Miami would get involved since I thought they were serious about taking Dez Bryant.

Love the trade and fills a huge need with one of the top 5 WR in the league at only 26 years old.

Dez Bryant @ #12 is pretty much dead, but I think this indicates that Miami realized they needed a big, physical WR and as much as some on this board hated the thought of drafting Bryant, he was very much in play.

I think Miami was entertaining trading down to begin with and they will certainly look more into it now to try to recoup that 2nd round pick back.

If they do trade down, I believe Everson Griffen, the DE/OLB from Southern Cal is definitely in play along with Earl Thomas, the safety from Texas.

Brandon certainly comes with baggage, but he is a top 5 WR in this league and he is 26 years old. He addresses a huge need for Miami and he is a proven commodity.

I am in agreement with those that have mentioned that he comes with baggage. Of course, Dez Bryant came with baggage as well and in truth, was still a bit of an unknown. At least with Marshall his NFL ability is established. With all things considered which would we rather have, Marshall and the first round (#12) this year or Dez Bryant and the second round (#43) this year and the second round (#64) next year ... you know, since we will get the last pick of the round as defending Super Bowl champs.

One thing it does mean is that if we don't trade down and gather picks, #12 has to be spot-on since it will be a while before we pick again. Gotta be the nose tackle or safety I would guess but who knows. I would still love to see them make the deal that still gets rumored out here at Dallas ... Miles Austin and Dallas' #1 for our #1 but I think that is still a pipe dream. Miles and Marshall? Anyone else think that would be an interesting tandem? Think it can't happen? Recent video seems to indicate if you can get Jerry Jones liquored up, he might just agree to anything.

I wrote about this before and about how this would be huge for Miami. Marshall is a dominator. He will free up Ginn from double coverage and Bess/Camarillo should flourish. Unbelievable acquisition by Miami

I went to bed expecting this deal to be done today. I clicked on ESPN expecting to see something, but was shocked when I actually saw something. I'm excited!Marshall still is going to have to play nice here, he is going to have to grow up, but if he does we have one of the best receivers in the game.

I was just at a Jets blog and they are playing this down big time and calling it a reactionary move. They say Revis will shut him down but I'm pretty sure Revis was on the Jets the last 3 times they lost to the Phins. So.... bring it

I was just at a Jets blog and they are playing this down big time and calling it a reactionary move. They say Revis will shut him down but I'm pretty sure Revis was on the Jets the last 3 times they lost to the Phins. So.... bring it

Was watching ESPN2 and they were talking about the impact of Marshall. Everyone seemed to agree that this puts the Dolphins in the front battling with the Patsies for the top of the AFC East. 10-6 or 11-5 are possible with an offense that can run and pass. Its amazing we had the limited success we had last season without a passing attack to speak of. This is a great deal. Last year's round two draft pick - Pat White. I'll take one Marshall over two Pat White's.

_________________As a kid I would wear swimming goggles under my Dolphins helmet in order to look like Bob Griese.